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American GrazingLands Services LLC

Our Most Popular Fence & Stock Water Supplies

2016 Catalog

If you would like to place an order or inquire about other products we carry please contact:

Galen Gerrish 4148 W 4200 N

Mackay, ID 83251 208-588-3900 Office 208-534-1761 Mobile

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Please note this catalog only represents the most popular and proven products in electric fencing from the best manufacturers in the USA and around the world. We will always make our best effort to be competitive in

our pricing and generous in sharing our experience.

Table of Contents

Page Item

3 Stafix Mains Energizers

4 Stafix Dual Powered Unigizers

5-6 Stafix 12 V, Solar Energizer, Solar Accessories

6 Ground & Lightning Protection

7-8 Fence Alert & Testers

8 Cutout Switches

9 Fencing Tools

10 Hi-tensile Smooth Wire

11-12 Hi-tensile Woven Wire

13 Gripples & Tool

14 Powerflex G2 Posts

15 PasturePro Composite Posts

16 Cotter Pins & Pilot Driver for PasturePro & Fiberglass sucker rod

17 Poly T-Posts, Fiberrod Posts, & Spring Clips

18 Corner & End Brace System

19 Wire Tighteners & Handle

20 Crimping Sleeves, Open Taps, & Split Bolts

21-22 Corner, Line Post, & Offset Insulators

23 Insulated Wire, Insultube, & Barbed Staples

24 Electric Gate Handles, Gate Hookup, & Gate Conductors

25 Batt-Latch Gate Timer Release Kit

26 Geared Reels

27 Mini Reel, Reel Guide, Jumper Leads, TaraPost & PowerPost Reel Stands

28 Step-In Posts

29 PowerFlex PolyBraid

30 PowerFlex PolyBraid Rope

31 ElectroNet & Intellitape

32-35 Livestock Watering System Supplies

36 Solar water pumping systems

37 Tru-Test Weighing & EID Equipment

38-39 Instructional Tools

40 Kick the Hay Habit by Jim Gerrish(Audio Version)

41 MiG: Grassroots of Grass Farming Book by Jim Gerrish

42 Kick the Hay Habit Book by Jim Gerrish

43 How-to Management Guides

44 Books by Chip Hines, Colorado rancher

45 Forage Seed

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Stafix Energizers Always Ship Free

MAINS ENERGIZERS

Serious Power for Large Systems & Challenging Conditions

Stafix M63R Energizer delivers up to 63 joules when required, making it the most powerful

energizer in the world. It has the ability to sense changes along the fence line and automatically adjust the output energy to match the requirement. This maximizes safety while providing ideal stock control. The Stafix M63R has been through extreme environmental testing to ensure that it exceeds the demands encountered on any game farm or livestock ranch, making it the perfect energizer for large properties with extensive electric fencing systems. Made in New Zealand. Two year warranty. Includes a remote/fence compass. Uses 220/240 volt power source.

Item# M63R - $2100

Stafix M36R is an ultra-high powered energizer with Stafix Cyclic Wave Technology. It puts out 36

joules and has 54 stored joules. It is remote ready and includes a remote/fence compass. With the third terminal you also have the option of wiring it up bi- polar, which puts out both positive and negative charges on different fence wires. Features a moving light bar that indicates load and operational information.

Item# M36R - $1250

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DUAL POWERED STAFIX ENERGIZERS

Stafix “X” Series Unigizers® are an innovative solution to livestock control.

The following 1, 2, 3, 6, & 12 output joule dual-powered units can operate off a 12 v battery or 120 volts. Battery lead set and mains power adapter included. Indicator lights show output voltage and battery condition. The day/night sensor and adjustable pulse speeds round out the many advantages of this newly designed energizer. Made in New Zealand. Two year warranty.

Item# X1 - $135 Item# X2 - $190 Item# X3 - $220

We are excited about these new energizers from Stafix. They are of the cross-over family and will operate on either plug in or 12V battery or you can also add a solar panel. They are powerful as well as versatile. Here are the features:

Half voltage terminal enables bi-polar operation that ensures performance in exceptionally low conductive soil areas and allows you to reduce the fence voltage if required.

Indicator light bar to shows output voltage and battery condition for quick diagnostics.

Adjustable output power and pulse speed to allow greater stock control and battery saving options.

Cyclic wave technology to give a cleaner more efficient pulse, this means more voltage at the far end of the fence line.

Day/night sensor, to allow the user to set either fast at night or slow at night functions for flexible stock control.

Flexible mounting options.

2 Year warranty including lightning. In addition, the X6i, X12i, & X18i includes:

A fourth terminal for Earth Monitoring, allowing the user to identify earth system problems.

Backlit LCD screen -- displays output voltage, battery voltage and earth voltage. It also displays the remote control address when first plugged in.

Stafix Remote Control/Fence Compass included with X6i and optional with X12i & X18i to turn the Unigizer on and off anywhere on the fence and find fence shortages & voltage.

Item#X6 - $385 Item# X12i - $675.00 X12i w/ remote - $830.00 Item# X6i Item# X18i - $745.00 X6i w/ remote - $595.00 X18i w/ remote - $900.00

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SOLAR ENERGIZER

Stafix SXS is a self-contained solar unit. It provides a compact, versatile alternative to small solar

installations, while maintaining the dynamic performance of a premium small energizer. Self contained and highly portable, the SXS energizer features a large solar panel and a sophisticated battery management system in a functional carry case. The combination of the large solar panel and the included 12V battery results in 0.50 joules of output power which will power up to 3 mi of clean fence.

Item# SXS - $295

Introducing..... The Solar Dolly™

This helpful dolly is designed with an adjustable pitch top to mount your solar panel and will handle up to a 40 watt solar panel. Use the appropriate angle for your longitude. The brackets for the controller and energizer are protected from the rain and sun by the solar panel. The battery compartment is 7-3/4" x 13" and semi-pneumatic 8" tires travel easily over rough ground. (Battery not included. Energizer, solar panel, controller, and wire harness sold separately)

Item# MSD - $119.75

Solar Panels are available in 10, 20, 30, 40, 60, 100, 120, & 140 watt sizes.

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Match the Solar Charge Controller to the size of your solar panel. The 10

amp controller is designed for use with a 20 watt to 100 watt solar panel and comes with a 1 yr manufacturer’s warranty.

Item# MSC10LVD - $19.75

24" Battery Cable is used to connect a solar charge controller to an energizer

battery. Two convenient clips and pre-exposed wires.

Item# MPBC24 - $5.95

GROUNDING & LIGHTNING PROTECTION

Grounding for your energizer is very important and needs to be done properly. In general, you will need about 3 feet of ground rod for each Output Joule of the energizer. For example a 12 joule energizer will need approximately 36' of ground rod or six 6' rods. The rods should be spaced 10' apart. Please feel free to call us anytime with any questions on grounding. We stock 5/8" diameter heavy galvanized ground rods. You should use galvanized wire to connect them together and to the energizer.

Item# MG6HD 6' x 5/8" galvanized ground rod - $9.95

Item # MG8HD 8' x 5/8" galvanized ground rod - $15.75

Item# MGCB5 5/8" ground rod clamp, bronze - $1.75

Nothing is foolproof or guaranteed when it comes to lightning however

this Lightning Diverter/Choke combination is our first choice of

defense. This unit is a lighting diverter plus a coiled choke with an adjustable point gap for different sizes of energizers. It comes with complete instructions, and needs to be installed at least 50' away from your energizer grounding. It will require 1 additional ground rod more than what is required for the energizer.

Item # MWLA - $7.75

If lightning hits the electric service supplying your 120 volt charger, the Power Surge Protector will help protect the charger. Simply plug the

protector into a grounded outlet and plug the charger into the protector. It is designed to provide economical protection from power spikes and surges up to 6000 volts. This has a 210 joule and faster than 1 nanosecond (nano = 10-9) rating. A red light that indicates it is working. If the light is out, it has probably done its job and needs to be replaced.

Item# MPS - $7.25

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FENCE ALERTS AND TESTERS

Stafix Fence Alert starts working when your fence stops working. Light

flashes when low or intermittent voltage is detected. This alerts you to potential problems. It clips onto fence wire. Install in a place that you go by every day or where it can be seen from the house. It has a replaceable battery. Item# MFA - $21.50

Economy Digital Voltmeter comes with a pouch & ground probe and is

easy to use and read. This is a good digital voltmeter for a reasonable price. Item# VSXK - $35.50

Stafix Digital Voltmeter is a good reliable voltmeter with clear case

that reads kilovolts. It has a ground probe and a fence clip and gives you accurate digital voltage readings so you know how much voltage you have on your fence.

Item# 806214 - $36 FOB

Kencove Fault Finder below features a digital readout display to show electric fence voltage,

amperage flow and even the direction of the short. No wires or clips needed! Use with any low impedance energizer.

Item# VPA - $75.75

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Stafix Fence Compasses are easy to read and easy to use. The SFC works with any brand of low

impedance energizer. The SRC is also a Remote Control and works only on the following Stafix Remote Ready Energizers - M63R M36R, M20R, X12i, and X6i. The SRC has an on-screen programmable address that can be set to any of the aforementioned energizers. By simply touching the probe onto the fence wire, it sends a signal back to the energizer to turn it off & back on. A great time saving device for making fence repairs or attachments.

The Stafix Fence Compasses work as a voltmeter and a current meter with a direction indicator showing flow of current and amperage. If you have a short, it will identify it and its source. They also have memory of the last voltage reading and a backlight to improve readability.

Item# SRC - $184.50 Item #SFC - $99

CUTOUT SWITCHES

Heavy Duty Cutout Switch that is very versatile as well. This one has good

quality stainless steel contacts and large split bolt attachments. The knife (pivot) can be interchange to center or either end for a lot of different options such as single throw, double throw or two way. Has a rounded back to fit round profile posts with 4 screw attachment. Item# MCDHD - $6.75

Swivel Cutout Switch has been around a long time and we sell a lot of them. This one is

fashioned after the Pel switch. Very tough and durable design with user friendly features. Two wood screws are included. Stainless steel knife and contacts with wingnut wire attachment terminals. The pivot point also has a spring that is adjustable to control the open close speed. It’s a proven performer. Item# MCP - $6.75

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QUALITY FENCING TOOLS

4-Slot Crimp Tool is a good choice if you are going to use multiple sizes of crimps. It does a good

job of crimping and a good value for the dollar. Comes with 5 yr warranty.

Item# TFFG - $54.50

Kencove Chain Grab Wire Stretcher is designed with a 5 ft chain, improved wire grab and

hook. Use the hook end of the chain when anchoring at an end post. Electroplated for rust protection and longevity. Accomodates smooth and coated wire.

Item# TCHK - $67.50

Hayes Chain Grab Wire Stretcher has new improved grip for all wire types. Heavy duty.

Item# H300 - $110

We offer two different Wire Dispensers. They all feature an adjustable brake to control over-

spin when you stop pulling the wire. All may be placed flat on the ground or bolted to an ATV, cart, or truck bed. The 4 arms will adjust to fit different diameter coils.

Item# TSJHH - $79.75 Item# SJKP - $125 FOB

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HI-TENSILE SMOOTH WIRE

12.5 gauge Hi-tensile Smooth Wire - Type 3 galvanization 200,000 psi 4000' coil Minimum breaking strength 1540#

Item# WK2 (Electroplated) - $89.75/roll or WD2 (Hot dipped) – $77.75/roll

200,000 psi 2000' coil Minimum breaking strength 1540#

Item# WK2D (Electroplated) - $47/roll or WD2D (Hot dipped) - $40.75/roll


Item# WSA2 (Hot dipped) - $77.75/roll


Item# WSA2D (Hot dipped) - $40.75/roll

Other types & gauges of hi-tensile wire are also available. All wire is FOB

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HI-TENSILE WOVEN WIRE

This woven wire is constructed of 180K minimum psi 12.5 ga hi-tensile woven wire with class III galvanization. It is super heavy duty and when installed has a lot of spring and bounce to it. We are very happy with the way this wire installs. When installed on Poly T-Posts or PasturePro Posts, it can be easily electrified for special purpose fencing for goat, sheep and exotic enterprises where predator control is a concern. If and when electrified, we offer it with wider vertical stay spacing of 24". Available in the following sizes & lengths and many other sizes & lengths not listed. Item# WH4x4 13 - 48 - 4 330’ roll Item# WW62412 6 - 24 -12 330' roll Item# WH7-24 7 - 36 - 24 330' roll Item# WW113624 11 - 36 - 24 330' roll Item# WW53624 5 - 36 - 24 660' roll Item# WDN9-12 9 - 49 -12 330' roll When 36" tall hi-tensile woven wire is electrified, install one strand of 15.5 ga hi-tensile barbed wire at ground level and 1 or 2 strands of electric smooth hi-tensile wires above the woven wire. This will make a strong, cost effective, and long lived fence. If the woven wire is not electrified, an electrified offset wire should be installed.

The Stretcher Bar and Stretcher Bar Puller tools will make the installation of Hi-Tensile Woven

Wire an easier task. Use two Stretcher Bar Pullers hooked to the top and bottom wedges of two Bar Clamps to help splice & stretch the wire tight. Use Gripples to join the wire and fine tune the tension. Stretcher Bar - 4 ft w/ 5 wedges Strecher Bar Puller Item # TSC4 - $95.75 Item# TCSK - $79.50

Call for pricing and availability

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This photo shows sheep grazing within 7-36-24 Hi-Tensile Woven Wire. The fence is on 1.25" x 72" PasturePro Posts. This fence can be fully electrified to make an extremely effective predator fence.

This is a photo of the 7-36-24 hi-tensile woven wire in a timber setting. This wire is actually a very good choice for areas that go thru the trees. Should a limb or tree fall on the fence, it will react just as any hi-tensile wire fence will. Just cut off the tree limb and the fence will most likely just spring back up with little or no repairs needed. This fence is installed on PasturePro Posts and Fiberglass Mule Corners. All posts and corners are non-conductive & the woven wire is electrified.

Below are two photos during an ice storm on 1-15-2007. The hi-tensile woven wire is holding up very well under the extreme weight of this ice. There is virtually no sagging of the wire and the composite posts are standing upright and true. The posts used on this fence were 1-1/4" X 60" and spaced 25' apart.

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GRIPPLES

It JOINS & TENSIONS wire, and it is available to work with all the standard gauges of agricultural wire - including 12.5 hi-tensile and 12.5 barbed wire!

How it works: Inside every Gripple Wire Joiner & Tensioner are high precision gear-toothed rollers. These rollers grip each wire allowing it to move in one direction only. The moment any load is applied, the rollers "bite" into the wire - locking it into place. The geared Tensioning Tool makes for quick and easy tensioning. Gripples work great on new fencing ~ but are especially useful and quick on repairing and fix'n old or damaged fence. As with "old rusty barbed wire" - that may break when you try to bend it and knot it.

The medium Gripple works on both 12.5 gauge hi-tensile wire and 15.5 gauge barbed wire and can be used as a loop for end installations or as in-line joiners. Simply push the wire ends thru the Gripple and tension with the Tensioning Tool. The Large Gripple works on 12.5 barbed wire and 8 gauge smooth. The Gripple T-Clip is recommended to secure woven wire fence around end posts with using a knot or stapling the wire.

The Gripple Tensioning Tool is a gear-driven tensioner that has slots to accept all the different

size Gripples. One tool works on them all, and you don't have to make any adjustments to go from a Large Gripple, to a Medium Gripple or a Jumbo Gripple. It is powerful and generates up to 800 pounds of tension. (12.5 gauge hi-tensile should be tensioned to only 150 to 200 pounds.) It is lightweight (1.6 pounds) and made of hardened steel and engineering polymer. It's ergonomic design is compact and easy to handle - operate and carry. The Gear-drive delivers a 6:1 mechanical advantage. There is a lifetime warranty on this tool from the manufacturer.

Item# GPM Medium Gripple - $1.15/ea Item# GPM60 Medium Gripple - $1.05/20pk Item# GPM200 Medium Gripple - $0.99/200pk Item# CGT Gripple T-Clip - $1.15/ea Item# TGTP Geared Tensioning Tool - $59.75

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POWERFLEX G2 POLYPOSTS

We are excited to have the Powerflex G2 Posts back! They are our choice for best of the best line

posts. They are made of new generation resilient & durable resins developed in the poly industry. These 100% insulated posts have strength, longevity, superior flexibility, and memory. They don't rupture, discolor, or splinter. They drill cleanly and with ease so you can use your cordless drill to put the holes right where you need them. They will support woven wire, multi-strand perimeter fences, or interior divisional fences and are backed by a 20 yr. Manufacturer’s Warranty.

Item# POLYG133X4 - 1.33" X 4' - $4.69/ea FOB Item# POLYG133X4.5 - 1.33" X 4.5' - $5.27/ea FOB Item# POLYG133X5 - 1.33" X 5' - $5.85/ea FOB Item# POLYG133X6 - 1.33" X 6' - $7.00/ea FOB

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PASTUREPRO COMPOSITE POSTS

PasturePro Composite Post is a self-insulating & flexible line post that consists of 70%

polypropylene & 30% wood fibers and is backed with a 20 yr. Manufacturer’s Warranty. They are available in white, cedar brown, black, or hickory in the following different diameter & lengths and can be purchased individually or in pallet quantities of 250 posts.

Call us if you do not see your post size listed above PasturePro is available in many more lengths and diameters

Cotter Pins - 13 ga. or 14 ga. Class 3 galvanized, 5-1/2” length, used to attach wire to PasturePro

Composite Posts.

Item # 3314 - $7.50/100pk When attaching the hi-tensile wire to the PasturePro Post, wrap the tails of the cotter key around the neck of the cotter key eye as shown in above photo. Do not wrap the cotter key on the wire itself. The wire must be able to move freely through the eye for the fence to have proper resiliency.

#1848 PasturePro Composite Line Post, 1-1/8" x 4', 20 yr manufacturer's warranty $ 4.00 25 or more - $3.80 ea FOB-MO

#1854 PasturePro Composite Line Post, 1-1/8" x 4.5', 20 yr manufacturer's warranty $ 4.50 25 or more - $4.30 ea FOB-MO








#1036 PasturePro Composite Dropper Post, 1" x 3', 20 yr manufacturer's warranty $ 2.30 25 or more - $2.10 ea FOB-MO



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PasturePro Post Pilot Driver really does help when you are in very hard or rocky soils. On the

other hand, if you have good soft top soil you will not need one. Our recommendation is to try one if you are having problems getting the posts in straight and plumb. We love the flexible nature of Pasture Pro Composite Posts, however this flexible nature also means that when you hit rocks, the posts will want to flex and turn off the rock, thus giving you a post that is not plumb. If you pilot a plumb straight hole, your post will stand true. Once the wire is attached and tensioned, it will also flex the few that may be a bit out of line.

Item# PPPDN - With Handles Item# PPPDNH - Without Handles

$109.75 $109.75

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POLY T-POSTS

Poly T-Posts are similar in function to the Powerflex G2 and PasturePro Posts, but they are

different in composition and they are more fire resistant. The PolyPosts are made from recycled PVC with a white vinyl UV coating and are available as T-Posts predrilled every 3 inches. The PolyPosts are self-insulating, durable, flexible, eco-friendly, cost-effective, and come with a 20 yr manufacturer’s warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

1548 Poly T-Post w/ UV Coating, pre-drilled - 1.5" x 4', white, fire resistant $ 4.50 FOB-TN 20 yr manufacturer's warranty

1554 Poly T-Post w/ UV Coating, pre-drilled - 1.5" x 4.5', white, fire resistant $ 5.00 FOB-TN 20 yr manufacturer's warranty








17566 Poly T-Post w/ UV Coating, pre-drilled- 1.75" x 5.5', white, fire resistant $ 6.65 FOB-TN 20 yr manufacturer's warranty



FIBERGLASS POSTS

Fiberglass rod posts w/Sunguard® Coating

Item# F38-4SG 3/8" x 48" - $1.20/ea FOB

Stainless steel rod clips Item# F3EA - 3/8" - $0.19/ea

Item# F3SPK50 - 3/8" (50/pkg) - $8.00

Item# F3SPK100 - 3/8" (100/pkg) - $16.00

Other diameters & lengths of fiberglass posts and spring clips are available.

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CORNER & END BRACE SYSTEM

E3 Corner & End Brace System is the easiest solution for permanent or temporary use in

electric or non-electric fence installations:

Includes steel brackets/foot anchor, fiberglass posts, brace wires, & Gripples

Setting up pasture and feed paddocks

Forming perimeter fence around timbered areas, streams, stock ponds and hay storage piles to control livestock access

Establishing boundaries around harvested grain fields for livestock grazing (gaining more efficiency per acre)

The E3 goes in quickly and easily - no machinery or digging needed to install! Plus, this strong brace needs no insulators and will last for years to come.

Item# E3CRNR - $99.00 FOB

Item# E3END - $59.00 FOB

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WIRE TIGHTENERS

SASS Wire Tightener is heavy duty with a stainless steel strap,

spring loaded flap, & aluminum spool. It does need to be tensioned with the special tightener handle (shown below).

Item# SASS - $3.95/ea - $3.65/ea - 50 or more

SASAL Wire Tightener has a galvanized strap, spring loaded

flap, & aluminum spool and is more economical in price than the SASS, but not as durable. It does need to be tensioned with the special tightener handle (shown below).

Item# SASAL - $2.75/ea - $2.45/ea – 50 or more

The TFH Tightener Handle is the tool to use to tighten

hi-tensile wire with the SASS and SASAL Tighteners.

Item# TFH - $5

The Donalds Stainless Wire Tightener has a stainless strap,

spring steel latch, & aluminum spool. It can be tensioned with ½" wrench, crescent wrench, channel locks, or pliers.

Item# SDS - $3.15/ea - $2.75/ea – 50 or more

The EZ Daisy Wire Tensioner is an in-line spool type tensioning

device that can be installed at any time and at any point in the fence line. Simply remove the retainer clip and slip the spool over the wire in the slot through the center of the spool. Rotate the spool either using the special tool or a ½" -drive ratchet or breaker bar. Insert the retainer clip to hold tension.

Item# SSDN - $2.45/ea - $2.15/ea – 50 or more

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CRIMPS, CONNECTORS, & TAPS

Double Barreled Crimp Sleeves for wire splicing & connecting.

Item # Description Qty

Item# C12 For 14 gauge wire $8.95/100btl

Item# C23 For 12.5 gauge wire $13.95/100btl

Item# C34 For 10.5 gauge or 14 gauge barbed $14.75/50btl

Item # C45 For 9 gauge or 12.5 gauge barbed $17.75/50btl

Open Taps are for Electrical Connections only. They are aluminum and are not for splicing. Use

the 3-4 slot on your crimp tool.

Item# CT4E - $0.22/Ea

Item# CT4PC25 - $4.95/25pk

Item# CT4 - $18.75/btl

Split Bolt Line Taps are used for electrical connections

where you may not want it permanent. They are made of zinc and can be removed at a later date.

Item# CBT - $0.85/ea

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Quality Corner & Line Post Insulators

Double "U" Corner Insulator has been around a long time and

has proven to be a good corner insulator. It has an embedded steel band in the wire groove to prevent premature wear into the insulator. A good choice when you crimp.

Item# I46 - $7.75/10pk

Wraparound Corner Insulator is easily installed at corner & end

posts. Our wraparound insulators are made from sturdy UV-stabilized polyethylene and feature an aluminum insert to prevent wire from cutting through. Available in 20", 24", 30", & 100 ft lengths.

Item# I40 - $7.75/10pk 20” Wraparound Insulators

Classic Stafix Claw Insulator is probably the toughest and strongest of all

insulators. In pull tests it will always outperform pinlock insulators. It has a heavy duty sturdy claw design and no pinlocks to break or remove if you need to remove the wire. If you need to remove the wire, all you need to do is slacken the tension. Has a unique staple groove, or can be nailed on or screwed on. New Zealand made with 10 yr warranty.

Item# FSTWPC - $8.75/25pk

Stafix Wood Post Pinlock Insulator is another classic and proven performer.

Heavy duty design with twin spark guards. Tapered, self locking pinlock pin. Like the claw insulator above this one also has the staple groove. It can also be screwed on or nailed on. We have high confidence in this insulator. New Zealand made with a 10 yr warranty.

Item# FSTWPL - $10.75/25pk

Wood Post Wide Groove Pinlock Insulators with a

wider wire path. Both will accept the 1/4" ropes and coated wire products. Use also for the dead end for gateways when using rope, tape or bungy rope. Black.

Item# I8P – $7.75/25pk

Item# SSI-10 - $3.50/10pk

Item# SSI-25 - $7.00/25pk

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Steel T-Post Insulators

Although we do not encourage you to use steel t-post with electric fencing - we realize that many people are going to. We feel that steel is the "enemy" with electric fencing. But, if you must - here are some good ones.

2-Pin T-Post Pinlock Insulator made with heavy-duty, UV-resistant plastic,

is our most durable t-post insulator. Fits most sizes of t-posts and holds rope, twine or wire. Easy to install - simply slide over top of the t-post and secure with pin. Fits both a 1.25 or 1.33 T-Post. Pack of 25. Made in USA.

Item# ITDB - $6.25/25pk

This T-Post Claw or Pinlock Insulator holds securely to the t-post. It is ideal for large diameter

products like rope or coated wire. Made in USA with high-density polyethylene to resist weathering. Pack of 25.

Item# TI73 – Pinlock - $7.85/25pk FOB Item# IRTC - $7.25/25pk

Heavy Duty Offset Insulated Brackets are designed to put an insulated electric wire about

eight inches away from a permanent fence. The wire bracket is normally twisted onto two different non-electric strands of woven, barbed, or H-T fence. The large loop is insulated with tough plastic tubing which permits the wire to move through it with a minimum of friction. This offset is heavy duty & strongest offset on the market which allows for at least 100% longer spacing between offsets than other offset brackets.

Item# 390000 - $3.95/ea FOB

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Insulated Wire

12-1/2 gauge double insulated wire for for use as leadout, underground, and jumper wires.

Item# GU100 $21.00/100 ft coil Item# GU250 $52.50/250 ft coil Item# GU500 $105.00/500 ft coil Insultube Insultube is designed for taking electrified wire under gates by putting the H-T wire through the tube. It can also be used for insulating jumper wires between non-electric fence wires. Extra long tube insulators can be cut to length for stapling to wood posts or for insulating holes in wood posts when wire is threaded through them rather than stapled. Insultube is not recommended for insulating around corner posts . Available in 50', 100', & 500' coils.

Item#G05 - $9.25/50 ft coil

Barbed Staples Tired of staples that won’t stay in a wood post? Here’s a staple that will hold in place until the post rots away. Available in 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 1- 3/4, & 2" lengths

Item# HBS $2.75 Per lb Item# HBS-10 $17.95 10 lb bucket FOB Item# HBS-40 $59.50 40 lb bucket FOB

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Electric Gate Materials Stafix Blue Gate Handle is simply the best gate handle we have

found in 25 years of electric fence experience. It is a compression spring handle with a durable body.

Item# FSTCGB - $4.75/ea FOB

Economy Black Gate Handle is not as durable as the Power Blue

Gate Handle above, but it is inexpensive, has a compression spring, and works well in all applications as long as it is not driven over.

Item# GPE - $1.95/ea Stafix Zammr Handle can be used as a conductive or non-

conductive hook in temporary fencing or as a gate handle. Featuring a corrosion resistant, highly conductive stainless steel backbone.

Item# ZAMMR - $2.75/ea FOB

3-Hole Gate Handle Hookup is used at gateways. The plates are

energized, so when you attach the gate handle the gate wire is hot. The one show at right has the plate attached to the insulator with a pinlock. The plate is energized via a split bolt.

Item# GHU3 - $2.75/ea

Electric Bungy Cord is a useful product for variable sized

gates has long as the inside rubber remains intact. We are finding within a year or so, it will stretch out and then need to be retightened. Within a few years, it may lose all of its stretching capabilities and then become electrified rope. You can buy it by the foot or in a 330' roll. It will stretch to 2-1/2 times its relaxed state. We recommend about 12 to 14 foot of bungy rope for a 20 foot gate.

Item# GBFT - $0.39/ft or $115.50/330' roll

Powerflex PolyBraid Rope is what we prefer to use for gateways. It is

a premium, pure polyester, 1/4" braided rope product that is of the highest quality. Pure polyester has a high natural resistance to UV and we expect this rope to last in the 25 year range. It is black & white for contrast & visibility and highly conductive with 22 tin-copper conductors.

Item# PBRG - $.20/ft or $215.00/1320’ roll FOB

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Batt-Latch Gate Release Timer

The Batt-Latch Gate Release Timer Kit is the world's only portable solar-powered, automatic

gate release timer. Pre-programmed by the farmer, it can be used on any gate system and is particularly suited to livestock owners with feed pads, feed breaks or supplementary feeding areas.

Reduces time & labor, lameness & herd stress, pugging, fuel & running costs.

Releases the herd/animal to the feed pad or break area at any hour of the day or night.

Also used for remote applications on runoffs, split herd timing, and holding back the herd.

Rugged, dependable and simple to use and can be incorporated into all livestock operations.

Item# BLGRTK - $395.00

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Portable Fencing - Reels & Posts

The Taragate Geared Reel is similar to the O’Briens , but has a longer

insulated holding handle & smoother gearing. With a 3:1 gear ratio, it reels fast and makes the job go quicker. It comes with a impact-resistant hub, wire guide, galvanized steel frame & support hook, and plastic dead gate handle & 1 yr warranty. Holds 660' of 1/2" polytape or 1320' polywire.

Item# TGR - $54.00 FOB

Powerflex Twin Hook Hybrid Geared Reel is 1 pound

lighter than most geared reels. It has a 3:1 gear ratio, aluminum alloy frame, reel guide, durable hub, two support hooks, plastic holding handle, plastic gate handle & 1 yr warranty. Also available in XL.

Item# HTGR - $54.00 FOB

Gallagher Geared Reel has a 3:1 gear ratio, galvanized steel frame &

support hook, wire guide, plastic holding handle with knuckle guard, impact-resistant hub, shatterproof reel lock, plastic gate handle, & 1 yr warranty. Holds 660 ft of ½" polytape or 1320 ft polywire.

Item# GGR - $69.00 FOB

Gallagher Geared Maxi Reel has a 2.7:1 gear ratio, galv. steel frame

& 3 support hooks, holding handle with knuckle guard, wire guide, impact-resistant hub, shatterproof reel lock, plastic gate handle, & 1 year warranty. Holds 1320 ft of ½" tape or 2640 ft polywire.

Item# GGMR - $78.00 FOB

O’Briens XL Geared Reel has a 3:1 gear ratio, galv. steel frame,

impact-resistant hub, insulated holding handle, steel supported reel guide shown below, & 1 yr warranty. Holds 1320 ft of ½" polytape or 2640 ft polywire.

Item# RRXG - $69.75

**For those who use a cordless drill on the end of a reel for winding up, we also offer Gallagher, Stafix, & O’Briens Non-Geared Reels and replacement spools.

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Mini Reel uses a lynch pin that allows the spool to be replaced without tools in

less than a minute. The low cost and compact size makes this reel ideal for trail rides, garden and shrub pest control fence, and short grazing fences. Some graziers use it in combination with geared reels for mob grazing. Comfortably holds up to 300 of ½" polytape or 600' polywire.

Item# RMININ - $11.95

Steel Supported Plastic Reel Guide is designed to fit standard or XL

reels to ensure tangle-free use of twine or tape.

Item# RRWG - For standard reels - $5.95

Item# RRWGX - For XL reels - $5.95

Jumper Lead is used for portable electrical connections.

Item# MPC - $5.85

TaraPost ReelStand includes one mounting bracket to support

and easily attach or detach a Taragate, Stafix, O’Briens, or Gallagher Reel and plastic gate handles. The shaft is galvanized high tensile steel with a 3-pronged foot that is very easy to insert into the ground. The reel stand is totally freestanding and will accommodate multiple reels when additional brackets are purchased.

Item# TPRS - $52.00 FOB

Item# TPRS-B – $22.00 FOB

PowerPost is a reel stand and multifunction post. A quick and convenient

installation allows for ease of changing temporary fence direction, creating a gate in a paddock, or hanging reels where no anchoring wire exists. Create paddocks where no fence of any kind exists. It can be used as a portable anchor post, portable corner post, and a portable reel stand. Its uniqueness is found in the built-in driver which allows the post to be driven into the ground, including hard dry, or frozen ground with no need for additional tools. The built-in pounder also extracts the post out of the ground with the same ease. Supports up to 3 Taragate, O’Briens, Gallagher, or Powerflex Reels.

Item# PWRPOST - $114.00 FOB

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Step-in Posts O’Briens Tredaline Step-in Post is a premium post that is very tough

and durable and will go into hard ground easier than most due to having a larger foot and smaller diameter spike. They are flexible and do not break or get too brittle in cold weather. They have eight twine guides on one side and three tape guides on the other side. We have high confidence in this post. Standard box quantity is 50 posts and they are manufactured in New Zealand unlike the more cheaply made & less durable copies made in China. The O’Briens Step-in Posts are available in yellow, blue, & white colors.

Item# RRTB – Blue – $195.50/50pk

Item# RRTY – Yellow – $195.50/50pk

Item# RRTW - White – $195.50/50pk

The Pigtail Tread-In Post is a favorite for most people grazing fall

stockpiles and for cattle where only 1 wire is required. It has an insulated pigtail top, galvanized steel shaft and foot.

Item# PTPW - White Pigtail (30-31" Wire Height) - $2.95/ea $142.50/50pk FOB Item# PTPR – Stafix Red Pigtail (34" Wire Height) - $40.00/10pk FOB $1750/500 pallet size - Ships Free

The Gallagher Ring Top Step-in Post features a unique nylon split-ring insulator mounted on top that will not wear through and lead to shorting out. This feature eliminates the twisting and tangling of posts that can occur with plastic step-ins or pigtails. Lightweight and easy to carry by the handful. Item # GRTP - $185.00/50pk FOB

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Portable Conductors

PowerFlex Polybraid is available in both 9 strands of stainless steel conductors (for strength,

durability and longevity) or as a mixed metals product with 6 strands of stainless steel and 3 strands of tinned copper conductors (for maximum conductivity over long distances.) Both types reel up great and are easy to handle with a reel. A 1320' roll will fit on a standard O'Brien reel, with room to spare. PowerFlex has designed this polybraid with portability in mind for strip grazing purposes. It will perform for you.

If you are a progressive grazier, then you will appreciate the quality of this polybraid. Our experience is it should last 2 -3 times longer than twisted polywire. This product has a breaking point of about 300#, which is TWO TIMES stronger than normal twisted type polywire found in farm stores. The cable effect of braiding the wire strands as well as larger gauge wire filaments dramatically enhances conductivity.

Above are illustrations of how a 1320' roll of POLYBRAID fits on a reel. Most polywire on the market is manufactured with a twist rather than a braid pattern. This braided pattern will provide a stronger polywire with less "fuzzing up" and less tangles. With the conductors held more firmly in place you will have less broken conductors with this braided pattern. It also reels up nicely.

PolyBraid with 9 strands of stainless steel conductors

Item# PBS4 1320' roll - $49.00 FOB PolyBraid with Mixed Metals (6 strands of stainless steel & 3 strands of tin-copper conductors - highly conductive)

Item# PBSC4 1320' roll - $58.00 FOB Item# PBSC8 2640' roll - $112.00 FOB

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PolyBraid Rope for Gateways & Equine Fence

Powerflex PolyBraid Rope is a premium, pure polyester 1/4" braided

rope product that is of the highest quality. Pure polyester has a high natural resistance to UV and we expect this rope to last in the 25 year range. It is black & white for contrast and visibility and is highly conductive with 22 tinned copper conductors. Shown below on composite posts.

Item# PBRG - $215.00/1320' roll FOB

Electrified rope fence for your horse makes sense,

Safety - visibility - strength - peace of mind & attractive too!

Polyrope can also be used for making multi-strand electric gates for sheep and goats as well as cattle and other stock. Construction is similar to building a barbwire gap. The end posts and stays are PasturePro posts in this case.

Drill a 5/16" hole through the posts at the desired height and thread the polyrope through. Tie a knot in the rope on each side of the post to keep the stays upright. Easy to make and very effective!

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ElectroNet 9/35/12 - Portable Electric Netting

The ElectroNet™ is a prefabricated 35 in. tall fence with 9 horizontal twines (8 conductive), white

plastic vertical struts every 12 in. and white plastic posts every 12 ft. The result, when installed, is a nearly impenetrable mesh of energized strands to sheep, goats, coyotes and dogs. It arrives at your door as a 164 ft. roll complete with all posts already built into the net. Just unfold it and set the posts (by hand).

Item# 201000 - $117.00 FOB

Other sizes of ElectroNet are available for control of poultry, deer, rabbits, and predators. Please call for details.

IntelliTape™ is the most visible 1/2" tape on the market because of the contrasting white & black

stripes. That's why it is more effective at repelling deer, horses and spooky cattle. Excellent for long fences due to its very high conductivity.

Item# 257020 - $32.00/660’ roll FOB

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Livestock Watering System Supplies

The APEX UltraFlow Valve is a good reliable trough valve

that can be used for many applications. The Apex valves are available in ¾”, 1”, & 1-1/4” male pipe thread. The valve capacity and flow rate is the same on 3/4, 1", or 1-1/4" - the differences are only in the plumbing threads.

Item# XF3/4LT - ¾” valve w/long tail - $45.00 FOB

Item# XF1 - 1” valve - $45.00 FOB

Item# XF1-1/4 – 1-1/4” valve - $45.00 FOB

The Hansen Bulk Head Fitting is an optional device that gives you

options on your hook up through the sidewall of your water tank. It is a 3/4" thread with rubber gasket flanges that makes for a watertight seal. (We have tried to make these numerous times with washers, nuts and homemade gaskets and they always seem to leak, but the Hansen does not.)

Item # HBF - $13.00 - ¾”fitting FOB or $15.00 - 1" fitting FOB

The Quick Coupler Valve & Riser is perfect for portable watering systems or can be installed on

in-ground systems as well. When the male riser is snapped into the female valve - it opens the valve. When removed, it closes the valve. A very simple and reliable valve for livestock watering.

Item # VCR - ¾” Riser - $3.99 Item # VCR34 - ¾” Valve - $10.95

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HDPE PIPE & FITTINGS

We can work with you in designing your stock water system and supplying HDPE Black Pipe, Fittings, & Tire Tanks. Because of the frequent fluctuations in the cost of these items, please call

us for a quote.

Heavy Duty Tire Tanks are available in 5 - 13 ft sizes.

Compression Fittings are manufactured from high performance thermoplastic materials which

resist corrosion and offer impact, UV, and chemical resistance. They are pressure rated to 230 psi to meet the needs of high pressure systems and are built for a 50+ year life to ensure longevity and durability under the toughest conditions. They are available in ½ " to 4" sizes.

Shown above with Quick Couplers screwed into Tee & Elbow Compression Fittings

Call For Pricing on Compression Fittings

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WATER BUBBLER SYSTEMS The following aeration systems are designed to keep water available to livestock in moderately cold weather and to improve water quality in warm weather.

MODEL B Item# MBWB - $71.00 The Model B water bubbler is specifically designed for use in a standard (100 - 120 gal) tank. It uses only 4 watts of electricity to operate which will normally cost less than 50 cents per month to operate 24 hours a day. It comes with two tubes, each eight feet long. You may place one tube outlet underneath a water level float to keep it open and the other one near the edge of the tank where you want the livestock to drink. If you have a tank which serves to pastures or lots, you may place one of the tube outlets in each side of the tank so that one unit will serve both sides. This unit does not keep the entire tank ice-free, but will keep a small hole (6 to 10 inches) open above the aerator.

DEEP DRAW Item# DDWB - $105.00

The Deep Draw is built with two dual pumps joined into one tube. The tube is 16 feet long with a plastic weight at the end. This unit produces twice the airflow of a Model B and four times the air pressure. The increased air pressure allows it to operate in deeper water - up to eight feet. This unit has successfully kept holes up to eight feet in diameter in four inch thick pond ice. If you have electricity near a pond or large tank or tractor tire waterer, this is the unit for you. Expect an electricity cost less than $1 per month to operate this unit continuously.

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12 VOLT WATER BUBBLER SYSTEMS The perfect solution to ice control in remote locations The 12 V systems can be purchased with or without the Solar Panel to recharge your battery. If you use this unit where you will be at the water source on a regular basis and wish to save substantial money by purchasing the 12 V Model without the solar panel, simply swap out a recharged battery every couple of weeks. If the unit will be in a more remote location, you should spend the extra money to buy the Solar unit.

12 Volt Water Bubbler Item# BWB - $138.00

12 Volt Water Bubbler w/ Solar Panel Item# SWB – Call for Availability This aeration unit is built in a sheet metal box that is meant to be placed on a 2x6 board (not included - for mounting solar panel) in an all weather environment. It need not be protected from the elements. The unit comes with a sixteen (16) foot long tube that carries the air from the compressors to the aerator which is the plastic weight at the end of the tube. The pump provides .09cfm of air at 1PSI. There are two eight (8) foot long wires with clips to hook the unit onto a standard 12 volt battery. A deep charge style battery will operate better than a cheaper type but any 12 volt battery will operate the system. (BATTERY IS NOT INCLUDED) The solar panel on the Solar Aeration system is a high quality panel that is built especially for this unit. It is a .5 amp, 18 volt panel that will give years of service. The only maintenance requirement of the panel is that it be kept free of dirt and snow.

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Solar Water Pumping Systems

From large to small water pumping systems, we can help you with your solar water pumping needs. Solar water pump technology and efficiency of solar panels have improved dramatically over the past 10 years making projects that once seemed unaffordable a much more reasonable investment. Pumping from dugouts or ponds to a tank can improve water quality and animal performance.

We can help you design your grazing cell layout for optimal stock water location on large rangeland units. At remote locations far from the power lines, solar pumping systems can be set up as on-demand systems for water conservation if needed or can be set up as continuously flowing or auto draining systems to prevent winter freeze-up problems. Most of the kinks in solar-based stock water systems have now been worked out.

If you have multiple water sources but don’t want to invest in multiple pumping systems, we can also design mobile systems that can be moved from location to location as your herd rotates through pastures. Give us a call to discuss your specific needs and we will develop a custom design for whatever your water pumping needs might be.

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TRU-TEST LIVESTOCK WEIGHING & EID EQUIPMENT

The following diagram shows how Tru-Test Weighing & EID Equipment can enhance your cattle operation. Please call for more information on available products & prices.

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Pasture Management Tools

AGLS Grazing School Resource USB This is the closest thing you can get to attending a Grazing School with Jim Gerrish without actually being there! The AGLS Resource Disc contains narrated PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and PDF copies of our most popular How-to Guides.

The 11 PowerPoint presentations are the classroom component of our basic 4-day grazing school program. Each presentation is narrated by Jim and will run automatically on any version of PowerPoint going back to MS Office 93-97 era up thru current editions. Topics include: What can MiG do for you Setting goals and objectives Understanding stocking rate, carrying capacity, and stock density Getting the most out of your pastures Grazier’s math Grazing cell layout & design Cost effective pasture improvement Using a pasture inventory and grazing wedges Matching forage and livestock resources Extending the grazing season Effectively grazing winter pastures The 30 Excel spreadsheets range from simple calculators for simple questions to pasture inventory and record keeping templates. These are the spreadsheets I use most commonly in my consulting business for both planning and analysis. Basic understanding of spreadsheet function is required to use these tools effectively. Fence Cost Calculator, Stock Water Calculator, and Hay Cost Calculator are included in the package. Included on the USB is our very popular ‘Electric Fence Basics’ guide as well as the ‘Stock Water Development Guide’ and ‘Center Pivot Grazing Cell Guide’. There is also information on conducting pasture inventories and using the grazing wedge for planning your grazing season. This is the only source where all of these materials are available in a single package without attending one of our grazing schools.

Item# RUSB Available as USB drive - $425

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AGLS Mini-Resource USB This USB contains the same How-to Guides and Excel Calculators as the above Grazing School Resource USB, but does not contain the narrated PowerPoint Presentations. The 30 Excel spreadsheets range from simple calculators for simple questions to pasture inventory and record keeping templates. These are the spreadsheets I use most commonly in

my consulting business for both planning and analysis. Basic understanding of spreadsheet function is required to use these tools effectively. Fence Cost Calculator, Stock Water Calculator, and Hay Cost Calculator are included in the package. Included on the USB is our very popular ‘Electric Fence Basics’ guide as well as the ‘Stock Water Development Guide’ and ‘Center Pivot Grazing Cell Guide’. There is also information on conducting pasture inventories and using the grazing wedge for planning your grazing season.

Item# M-RUSB Available as USB drive - $75

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Kick the Hay Habit: A practical guide to year-around grazing By Jim Gerrish Audio Discs read by the Author!

Listen to the following topics as you drive your tractor in endless circles around your hay fields: * How we got into our hay addiction in the first place * What’s the true cost of making hay * Planning for year-around grazing * Using a pasture inventory to know what you have available * Making the transition from hay feeding to winter grazing * Stockpiling cool-season perennial pastures * Stockpiling warm-season perennial forages * Using winter annual forages * Using summer annual forages in the winter * Using tall grass prairie for winter grazing * Grazing native rangelands from Florida to Nevada * Utilizing crop residues * Keeping stock water available in the winter * Setting up grazing cells for easy winter work * Budgeting feed * Supplementation * Dealing with snow, ice, and mud * Coping with peer pressure and ridicule * And much more...

An essential resource for anyone interested in breaking free from the yoke of iron and oil!

The package contains six CDs. Five are the audio book and the sixth contains the various graphs and figures in the hard copy of the book as well as an Excel Hay Cost Calculator designed so you can easily determine your own cost of producing hay on your farm or ranch.

Price is $43 including shipping!!

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Management-intensive Grazing The Grass Roots of Grass Farming By Jim Gerrish The person who coined the phrase Management-intensive Grazing, Jim Gerrish answers that question in Management-intensive Grazing, The Grassroots of Grass Farming. Using vivid images and detailed explanations, Jim takes graziers step by step through the MiG system. He begins from the ground up with the soil, and advances through the management of pastures and animals.

Written primarily for those new to MiG grazing, Jim’s insight and personal experience can also help experienced graziers fine tune their grazing operations for added income.

From Jim Gerrish's lively chapters you'll learn the following: * How to manage the water cycle * Making pasture fertility pay * How to grow quality pasture * Working with legumes * The power of stock density * How to match forage supply and animal demand * Managing pastures and animals * How to judge maximum intake of forage * How to extend the grazing system * How to stockpile forage for low cost wintering * Pasture weaning for health and weight gain * Dealing with pests and parasites * Coping with and minimizing pasture bloat * Planning and using permanent and perimeter fencing * When and how to use portable fencing * Water requirements for a MiG system * Basic guidelines for designing a MiG system * Using pasture records for information not just data * And much more...

Single book $35 shipped 5 - 9 books $30 shipped 10 - 21 books $26 shipped 22 + books $23 shipped

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Kick the Hay Habit: A practical guide to year-around grazing By Jim Gerrish What’s the most critical factor affecting profitability in most livestock enterprises? Not weaning weight. Not price received! Not even the color of your cows!! It’s managing costs and specifically winter feed costs!!! This new book follows up on Jim’s very popular MiG: Grassroots of Grazing to take you to the next level of getting in control of your operation with chapters on planning for winter grazing and a wide range of options for extending the grazing season.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll find between the covers of this book: * How we got into our hay addiction in the first place * What’s the true cost of making hay * Planning for year-around grazing * Using a pasture inventory to know what you have available * Making the transition from hay feeding to winter grazing * Stockpiling cool-season perennial pastures * Stockpiling warm-season perennial forages * Using winter annual forages * Using summer annual forages in the winter * Using tall grass prairie for winter grazing * Grazing native rangelands from Florida to Nevada * Utilizing crop residues * Keeping stock water available in the winter * Setting up grazing cells for easy winter work * Budgeting feed * Supplementation * Dealing with snow, ice, and mud * Coping with peer pressure and ridicule * And much more...

An essential resource for anyone interested in breaking free from the yoke of iron and oil!

Single book $31 shipped 5 - 9 books $27 shipped 10 - 29 books $23 shipped 30 + books $20 shipped

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Stock Water Development Guide: This guide covers permanent stock water developments as well as designing and using movable stock water systems for flexible grazing cells. Pipelines & pipe choices, tank & drinker options, why your choice of tank valve makes a huge difference in water delivery are all covered. It also includes a step-by-step guide to installing tire tanks that don’t leak and setting up water blocks for durability and ease of use. (16 pages) Price: $13 shipped

Center Pivot Grazing Guide:

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up our ‘Inner Circle’ grazing cell design for implementing MiG on center pivots. This design eliminates the need for pivot towers to cross any permanent fences by utilizing temporary electric fences for paddock subdivisions. The inner circle fence shortens the length of temporary fences to a more manageable level. We have designed and/or built over 100 of these systems throughout the irrigated West. (16 pages) Price: $18 shipped

Electric Fence Basics: A beginner’s guide to the installation and use of both permanent and temporary electric fence systems. This guide is based on our 35 years of experience using electric fencing for cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. We have tried a lot of different items from different manufacturers and what is shown in this guide are the materials that have consistently worked for us. (36 pages) Price: $23 shipped

How-to-Guides - Buy All 3 For $45

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Books by Chip Hines

Chip Hines is a retired Colorado rancher who was one of the original ‘Herd Quitters’. Chip has been a powerful influence on the outside-of-the-box thinking and philosophies of many well-known cutting-edge ranchers on the High Plains. Kit Pharo calls Chip his mentor. His books are thought provoking, entertaining, and easy to read which, is a rare combination.

We are pleased to offer two of Chip’s books in addition to my own writings. As these are the only other books we offer in our catalog and website, it is a testimony to my respect for Chip and his experience.

TIME TO CHANGE by Chip Hines explains why a new direction is needed in the cattle

industry and how to start the changes needed. Our industry is appraised from a slantwise viewpoint that is critical of present unsustainable practices.

Item# TTC - $24.00

HOW DID WE GET IT SO WRONG by Chip Hines explains how the natural world, management, grazing, and marketing must be integrated for NET profit. These are complementary to each other and will lead to a sustainable operation through the years.

Item# HDWGSW - $24.00

Buy both books for $44

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FORAGE & COVER CROP SEED

We also provide planning assistance for both perennial and annual pasture seeding and can source the full range of seeds for you including both conventional and organic seed. We do not inventory seed, but we can do all the leg work for you in obtaining the optimum species and varieties for your particular area.

Because we do not inventory the seed, but work with seed producers and suppliers all across the US who are willing to drop ship for us, we can generally provide seed at a lower cost than even many of the larger seed companies.

Call to work out a seeding strategy with us and then we will do the rest!

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